(JRN 504) The Three Musketeers of the 2020 Election Map

It is no doubt that the 2020 election will go down in history.

Leading up to November 3 there was controversy, the biggest voter turnout the country has ever seen and a long list of unknowns in terms of where the battleground states would land. Americans relied on a number of news networks to get live updates on what states would turn their usual blue or red, and which states would make a surprise switch to support the other candidate.

Networks have anchors discussing the election in real-time while tossing to reporters across the country to get answers. But one role, in particular, involves a touch screen and a pile of notes to give viewers a clear visual of the election's outcome: the election map.

Three men in particular became the country's favorites to watch as they post up in front of these touch screens for as long as it takes for the next President to be determined. They are CNN's John King, MSNBC's Steve Kornacki and Fox News' Bill Hemmer.

People on social media call them "map guys." They are special election analysts that determine where votes are coming from, splitting up in-person votes from mail-ins and provide a detailed explanation of what part of every state is going to turn what color depending on different scenarios.

King, Kornacki and Hemmer received a ton of praise on social media for their work day in and day out until the election map was finally full.

JOHN KING- CNN

King is CNN's national correspondent and an anchor of its roundtable political discussion program Inside Politics. His knowledge of politics made him a great person to run the map because he can provide information off the top of his head with little preparation.

Between Tuesday and Thursday of election week, King slept just over 6 hours so he could provide as much news to the American people as he could. He also found time to joke on social media about his exhaustion to show that he too is human.

King calls his job "fun" because he is one of the people that gets to show millions of Americans who is going to become the new President of the United States.

He didn't get through the election without earning new fans on social media, appreciative of how well he does this role.

STEVE KORNACKI- MSNBC

Kornacki is a national political correspondent for NBC News and everyone's favorite map guy on MSNBC. Similar to King, he didn't experience much sleep or a decent meal over the course of the week but never failed to smile when it was his turn to be on camera.

He has notes barely-readable on multiple sheets of paper and managed to memorize almost every aspect of the board to help with transitioning from state to state.

Kornacki too became a fan favorite on social media for his rolled-up sleeves and personality that makes you feel like you know him.

You would think that with the election coverage winding down, Kornacki would stay away from the touchscreen for a while. Instead, he returned with a different topic of conversation: Thanksgiving dishes.

Anyone suffering from Steve Kornacki withdrawal can still get their fix for the time being, but you will not be seeing any red or blue for a few years.

BILL HEMMER- FOX NEWS

Hemmer is Chief Anchor of Fox News Channel and took on the role of being the network's map guy for this year's election.

He credits adrenaline for being able to keep him going with little to no sleep and constant information being thrown his way every few minutes.

Although he didn't receive as much publicity compared to King and Kornacki, the people enjoyed Hemmer's calming presence and simple breakdown of the election map.

Without these three, the coverage of the 2020 Election would be dull and less informative. They are some of the best journalists in the business and put the American people first rather than their own sanity and health.

They have earned their four-year break.